These types of scams are constantly going around. Paypal NEVER asks you to verify your information in an email. From Paypal's site: How do I report a fake PayPal email or website? If you think you have received a fake email pretending to be from PayPal, forward the entire email to spoof@paypal.com and then delete it from your email account. If you came across a fake PayPal website, contact our Customer Service team.